ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture.
2. Collect and process specimens for routine, stat and send-out testing.
3. Accurately enter patient information into laboratory information system and label specimens correctly.
4. Perform specifically defined specimen testing per state and manager direction.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work as a team member within the laboratory department and all other departments.
2. Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Exposure Plan policy.
3. Document work processes as required.
4. Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy course preferred.
Certification/Licensure: CPR certification.
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in phlebotomy.

Skills:
1. Ability to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements:
1. Requires ability to work in a fast paced environment.
2. Must be able to effectively cope with typical job stress.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
4. Maintain current CPR. Maintain current State of Washington Health Care Assistant Category A certifications.
5. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
6. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Physical Requirements:
Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to physicians, patients and multiple personnel in person and over the telephone.
Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Must meet certification by colorblind standards.
Other: Will be working with potentially hazardous chemicals, exposure to patient body fluids.
Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids.



THE DOCTORS CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Last update: 3/1/2002